Stregger warns against postholiday debt at Toronto charity
The Credit Counselling Service in Toronto urges shoppers to budget after Christmas. Stregger notes many open bills in January and urges discipline. Randy Scotland of the Retail Council of Canada adds tips on planning lists, budgets, financing, and avoiding impulse online spending.
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Canada Auto Industry Eyes Soft Landing Amid U S Sales Slowdown
Canadian auto manufacturing faces a mild slowdown with North American demand shrinking in November. DaimlerChrysler announces December plant shutdowns in Windsor and Brampton while Ford idles Canadian plants and Delphi Automotive cuts 1700 U S jobs. Experts warn the long term forecast remains resilient.
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Oakville
Delphi Automotive Systems
Delphi
Magna International Inc
DesRosiers
Shopping wisely for the holidays tips
Plan your budget before shopping and avoid impulse buys. Use credit cards only with available funds and keep security at checkouts. Review returns and keep receipts. Use gift certificates and verify Canada Post deadlines for mailed packages. Shop with trusted online firms and teach children budgeting with their lists. Save months ahead.
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Job Hotline Guides Career Listings Help Line
J Professional and Agriculture positions listed with a career focus. Call 1 800 727 2925 or visit Job Bank Kiosks for information on counsellor and greenhouse worker opportunities and other postings.
Employment Hotlines and Contact Numbers List
The document lists several contact numbers for employment services including a general line 528 5299 an employment insurance inquiry line 1 800 206 7218 a career hotline 1 800 661 3753 and a separate work phone line 1 800 727 2925 for the job hotline.
Seasonal layoffs persist amid oil field safety certification drive
Seasonal workers face continued layoffs at an atypical pace while demand rises for Home and Personal Care Aides in the Medicine Hat area. The text urges obtaining related safety certificates and experience for oil field work.
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Seagram to Merge with Vivendi in Major Media Deal
Seagram Co. to wind up after historic 76-year run as shareholders vote to swap 24 percent stake for Vivendi of France. The $33.6 billion merger links Universal Music Group and Universal Films with Vivendi assets Canal Plus and more. Bronfman family secures board seats and leadership roles at Vivendi Universal.
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Vivendi
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Christopher Dixon
Paine Webber
Canada
Dixon
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Investor gift ideas for Christmas from Brian Rothwell
A humorous survey of high end and quirky investor gifts for parents and friends. Suggestions include a Porsche, world cruise tickets, golf clubs, a diamond necklace, a subscription to an insider trading paper, therapy sessions, a time travel stock tip, and an investor advisor rating.
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Investment Dealers Association of Canada
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Canada
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Rothwell Management Inc
Medicine Hat
CIBC trims mortgage rates amid U S slowdown
CIBC cuts most mortgage rates by 0.10 to 0.15 percentage points as six month terms hold. One year closed falls to 7.8 percent and five year closed to 8.1 percent. Chief economist Josh Mendelsohn cites cheaper funding from a softening U S bond market amid easing inflation.
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